Kon Knueppel's Record-Breaking Season: Hornets' New Hope

0:00On April 6th, the Charlotte Hornets are dominating the 2025-26 season thanks to a full-team breakout. Rookies and Vets alike are shining, but Condoeple has stowed in the show. This Duke product has joined Lamello Ball and Brandon Miller as the new core pillars, turning heads league-wide. Newepple just smashed the Hornets all-time record for most three-pointers made in the season. He passed the mark set by franchise legend, Kemba Walker, who's now back with the team as a player enhancement coach. Walker even helped sharpen Newepple's skills during workouts. Fans adore this full-circle moment since Walker was their superstar in the 2010s, carrying the team and building that deep Charlotte bond. His guidance has fueled Newepple's rise, and everyone's buzzing about the Rookies' impact on team culture right from day one. Now Newepple is neck and neck with Cooper flag in the rookie of the year race, pushing both to new heights. The Hornets are building momentum with this fresh star trio shaking off past struggles.

1:01With Walker mentoring the next wave, Charlotte's future feels electric, ready to climb the Eastern Conference standings. That's your Charlotte Hornets news today update, AI-powered and always on.